Operating Instructions

etc. Pools with screened enclosures will probably require full time floating as the

output will be about half of that with normal full sun.

During this period you should witne vel build p to approximately .3

ppm. Float the unit daily and do not reduce the floating schedule unless the ion

ss the ion le u

level tends to climb too high. Remember, more ions are not better. The water ha

a capacity to hold only a certain amount of minerals, and attempting to exceed

what is known as 'saturation point' may result in minerals collecting on pool

surfaces. It is important to spend a few minutes a week to check the ion level an

to keep the electrodes clean (see 'ELECTRODE CLEANING

').

1. Upon reaching the recommended ion level of .3 PPM, initiate chlorine

reduction by allowing the chlorine concentration to drop to about half of its

arily attempt to adjust the pH if it

normal level, or approximately .5 ppm.

2. The pH range may now be expanded from 7.2 - 7.8. The Floatron works

well at higher pH values, so do not arbitr

is within this recommended range. Keep in mind that the general idea is t

use your Floatron just enough to maintain an adequate ion level, and to

determine how little chlorine is necessary to keep the water clear. Allow

the water to settle down and seek its own balanced condition.

3. Clean electrodes weekly.

The floatron is the only purifier which, in addition to generating beneficial mineral

ions, collects undesirable minerals ium and on. This has the effect

of softening your water. The sacrificial mineral electrode is designed to slowly

such as calc ir

erode away, and in the process will form a scale buildup which will require

occasional cleaning. The spring electrode may also form a scale, which normally

consists of calcium, and should also be cleaned. The initial rate of buildup will b

quicker in harder water, and will slow as the water becomes progressively

softened. Heavily scaled electrodes will restrict electrical flow and slow the

ionization process, therefore it is advantageous to clean them on a weekly basis:

1. Lay unit face down, preferably on grass.

2. Remove thumbscrew, screen, and endcap.